Vacancy notice. Job description type: WBIF Programme Manager Energy and Environment in Unit D5.003 Contract Agent Function group IV

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1 Vacancy notice Job description type: WBIF Programme Manager Energy and Environment in Unit D5.003 Contract Agent Function group IV We are As the Western Balkans Regional Cooperation and Programmes Unit, we develop DG NEAR s policy on regional cooperation in the region. We are also responsible for setting priorities, and for implementing the IPA multi-country programmes. More specifically, we are in charge of the steering and implementation of the "connectivity agenda" in the frame of the "Berlin Process". We manage the Western Balkan Investment Framework (WBIF), a key instrument to deliver the relevant priority investments in the area of energy and transport in cooperation with IFIs and bilateral donors. The WBIF also supports preparation of projects in the sectors environment and social development. Finally, the WBIF also includes energy efficiency/renewable energy instruments, in particular the Regional Energy Efficiency Programme and the Green for Growth Fund. The Unit is representing DG NEAR in relevant meetings of the Energy Community Secretariat. New innovative financing instruments are planned to be set up to meet the huge investment needs in the Western Balkans. The unit currently employs 30 staff. We look for A dynamic colleague with experience in IFI cooperation and coordination, in particular in the energy and environment sector in the Western Balkans region. The job also requires a qualified professional with a background in project and contract management, in particular with view to financial instruments. Experience in implementing projects in the Western Balkans or external EU relations, in particular with IFIs and in the field of environment, energy (incl. energy efficiency/renewables), would be an advantage. A combination of quantitative skills, ability to communicate with a range of public and institutional actors involved in the implementation of the WBIF and understanding of the EU's enlargement policy objectives is essential.

2 Previous working experience in Commission services (external relations) and/or an International Financing Institution would be an asset. You should also have knowledge of the programming process for EU external assistance programmes, as well as being used to work with multiple stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. We propose A dynamic, working environment A varied job carried out in cooperation with a wide range of partners inside/outside the EU The chance to be a part of a challenging process, which is high on the agenda of this DG A full set of learning and training opportunities targeted to the needs of the job Only FG IV contract agents in the Commission, candidates from the FG IV EPSO CAST valid reserve list or candidates registered as FG IV in the EU CV online database may apply. Interested candidates should send their CVs & a short letter of motivation (max. 1 page) to the following mailbox: NEAR-D5@ec.europa.eu Deadline for application: 25 June

3 Ref. Ares(2018) /06/2018 EUROPEAN COMMISSION Job Description Form Job description version7 (Local HR validation) Job no in NEAR.D Valid from until Job Holder Name Job Profile Position CONTRACT AGENT FGIV Job title Programme Manager - External Relations Domains Generic domain EXTERNAL RELATIONS Intermediate domain Specific domain PRE-ACCESSION and ENLARGEMENT Job Family Programmes and Projects Sensitive job No Overall purpose Energy and Energy Efficiency, Environment. WBIF. Financial Instruments. 04/06/ / 4

4 Functions and duties + PROGRAM / PROCESS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Programming and Implementation of Multibeneficiary Programmes Contribute to the Strategic Planning and Programming of the Multi-beneficiary Programmes and implementation of Western Balkans Strategy. Ensure that the assistance activities within the assignment are implemented in accordance with the principles of effectiveness, efficiency and economy. Provide technical and financial supervision of programme implementation and monitor the project conditions, in particular for cooperation platforms with IFIs, such as the Regional Energy Efficiency Programme, Green for Growth Fund and cross-sub-delegated programmes to DG ENV and DG CLIMA and DG ECHO. Follow up and solve problems connected to implementation issues related to these programmes. Give guidance to programme management and co-ordination structures. Seek to maintain coherence of assistance activities under multi-beneficiary programmes on the one hand and activities under the national assistance programmes on the other. + PROCUREMENT and CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - General Project Management Prepare and manage tenders, calls for proposals and other contract award procedures, also regarding financial instruments. Design or approve terms of reference for contracts concluded under these programmes. Maintain contacts with Member State administrations, private sector consultants or with other contractors with regard to the design and execution of contracts. Negotiate technical and financial aspects of contracts and prepare the contracts for signature, also regarding financial instruments. Ensure the follow-up of the performance of contractors, monitor contractual obligations and the implementation of the activities. + EXTERNAL RELATIONS - Relations with cooperation beneficiaries Ensure liaison with beneficiary country on aspects concerning cooperation programmes/ projects Ensure cooperation with IFIs in relevant platforms as well as with the Energy Community Secretariat. + INTERNAL COMMUNICATION (general) - Internal communication Maintain contacts with the operational sections of Commission Delegations in the candidate and pre-candidate countries. Visibility and reporting on the activitities of the Unit and the Regional/ Multi-beneficiary Programmes Job requirements Experience Job-Related experience: at least 5 years Qualifier: essential Expérience dans un ou plusieurs des domaines indiqués. Expérience de terrain ou en Délégation : souhaitable. Expérience diversifiée (secteurs public/privé, UE / pays en voie de développement) : souhaitable. Languages Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production Writing English B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 04/06/ / 4

5 Knowledge PROGRAM / PROCESS / PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIFIC PROJECT/PROCESS MANAGEMENT Project monitoring methods and techniques IT TOOLS for SPECIFIC APPLICATION AREAS IT tools for OFFICE AUTOMATION Word EXTERNAL RELATIONS EXTERNAL COOPERATION and DEVELOPMENT Cooperation and development aid Competences Analysing and Problem Solving Ability to conceptualise problems, identify and implement solutions Capacity to analyse and structure information Communicating Capacity to communicate technical or specialised information Negotiation skills Delivering Quality and Results Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous way Learning and Development Flexibility (openness towards new demands, etc.) Prioritising and Organising Capacity to deliver in a structured way Planning capacity Resilience Stress resistance Working with Others Ability to work in a team Job Environment Organisational entity Type: Size: Gender balance (within the entity): Presentation of the entity: Unit more than 25 predominance of women Job related issues [ ] Atypical working hours Missions [X] Frequent, i.e. 2 or more missions / month [ ] Long duration, i.e. missions lasting more than a week Around 8 missions per year outside EU Responsible for strategically important cooperation programmes. 04/06/ / 4

6 Workplace, health & safety related issues [ ] Noisy environment [ ] Physical effort / materials handling [ ] Work with chemicals / biological materials [ ] Radioprotection area [ ] Use of personal protective equipment [ ] Other Other 04/06/ / 4